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When It Comes to Variations in Crop Yield, Climate Has a Big Say

Jan. 22, 2015 — What impact will future climate change have on food supply? That depends in part on the extent to which variations in crop yield are attributable to variations in climate. A new report has found that ... full story

Climate; Global Warming; Environmental Awareness; Food and Agriculture

Giant Atmospheric Rivers Add Mass to Antarctica's Ice Sheet

Jan. 20, 2015 — Extreme weather phenomena called atmospheric rivers were behind intense snowstorms recorded in 2009 and 2011 in East Antarctica. The resulting snow accumulation partly offset recent ice loss from the ... full story

Global Warming; Snow and Avalanches; Climate; Atmosphere

Atmospheric Rivers, Cloud-Creating Aerosol Particles, and California Reservoirs

Jan. 17, 2015 — In the midst of the California rainy season, scientists are embarking on a field campaign designed to improve the understanding of the natural and human-caused phenomena that determine when and how ... full story

Atmosphere; Water; Weather; Severe Weather

NASA, NOAA Find 2014 Warmest Year in Modern Record

Jan. 16, 2015 — The year 2014 ranks as Earth's warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists. The 10 warmest years in the ... full story

Global Warming; Climate; Environmental Issues; Weather

NASA Satellite Set to Get the Dirt on Earth's Soil Moisture

Jan. 16, 2015 — A new NASA satellite that will peer into the topmost layer of Earth's soils to measure the hidden waters that influence our weather and climate is in final preparations for a Jan. 29 dawn launch from ... full story

Earth Science; Environmental Issues; Climate; Global Warming

In the Mood to Trade? Weather May Influence Institutional Investors' Stock Decisions

Jan. 15, 2015 — Weather changes may affect how institutional investors decide on stock plays, according to a new study. Their findings suggest sunny skies put professional investors more in a mood to buy, while ... full story

Weather; Consumer Behavior; Severe Weather; Anger Management

Small Volcanic Eruptions Partly Explain 'Warming Hiatus'

Jan. 9, 2015 — The "warming hiatus" that has occurred over the last 15 years has been caused in part by small volcanic eruptions. Scientists have long known that volcanoes cool the atmosphere because of the sulfur ... full story

Volcanoes; Natural Disasters; Climate; Global Warming

Deep Space Climate Observatory to Provide 'EPIC' Views of Earth

Jan. 7, 2015 — NASA has contributed two Earth science instruments for NOAA's space weather observing satellite called the Deep Space Climate Observatory or DSCOVR, set to launch in Jan., 2015. One of the ... full story

Earth Science; Satellites; Geology; Asteroids, Comets and Meteors

Sudden Jump in a Storm's Lightning Might Warn a Supercell Is Forming

Jan. 7, 2015 — A sudden jump in the number of lightning strikes inside a garden-variety thunderstorm might soon give forecasters a new tool for predicting severe weather and issuing timely warnings, according to ... full story

Severe Weather; Storms; Weather; Atmosphere

Electromagnetic Waves Linked to Particle Fallout in Earth's Atmosphere, New Study Finds

Jan. 5, 2015 — In a new study that sheds light on space weather's impact on Earth, researchers show for the first time that plasma waves buffeting the planet's radiation belts are responsible for scattering charged ... full story

Atmosphere; Geomagnetic Storms; Cosmic Rays; Solar Flare

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U.S. Government Studies Show 2014 Warmest Year on Record

Reuters - US Online Video (Jan. 16, 2015) — U.S. government agency studies show that 2014 was the warmest year on record, and suggest findings bolster the argument that people are altering the Earth's climate. Mana Rabiee reports. Video provided by Reuters

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U.S. Predicts Lower Heating Bills This Winter Due to Weather

TheStreet (Oct. 7, 2014) — Cooler temperatures should cut heating bills this winter, as few expect the same harsh weather that chilled much of the nation last year. Low temperatures across the Midwest, South and East forced people to use more heat last winter and the price of some fuels soared because of shortages. This year everyone is likely to get a little break on their bills from the weather, and some residents will see substantial price declines too. Heating oil prices are the lowest they've been in four years, and propane prices have fallen far from their peaks last winter. Prices for natural gas and electricity should be higher this winter. But the combined 88% of U.S. households that rely on them for heat should still see lower bills because of lower demand, assuming the weather cooperates. Video provided by TheStreet

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Raw: NASA Satellites Show Hurricane Iselle

AP (Aug. 8, 2014) — NASA satellites show weakening Hurricane Iselle with category two hurricane Julio behind it. The first storm came ashore in Hawaii early Friday as a weakened tropical storm, while strengthening Julio is set to pass north of the islands. (Aug. 8) Video provided by AP

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Risky Business Report Finds Climate Change May Cost U.S. Billions

TheStreet (June 24, 2014) — A new study on the economic risks of climate change in the U.S. says the nation stands to lose billions of dollars due to rising seas, increased damage from storm surge and more frequent bouts of extreme heat. The report, called Risky Business, was commissioned by a research organization helmed by former officials including ex-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. It finds that, if we continue on our current path, by the year 2050, between $66 billion and $106 billion worth of existing coastal property in the country will likely be below sea level. Video provided by TheStreet

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Climate;
Global Warming;
Environmental Awareness;
Food and Agriculture

When It Comes to Variations in Crop Yield, Climate Has a Big Say

Jan. 22, 2015 — What impact will future climate change have on food supply? That depends in part on the extent to which variations in crop yield are attributable to variations in climate. A new report has found that ... full story
Global Warming;
Snow and Avalanches;
Climate;
Atmosphere

Giant Atmospheric Rivers Add Mass to Antarctica's Ice Sheet

Jan. 20, 2015 — Extreme weather phenomena called atmospheric rivers were behind intense snowstorms recorded in 2009 and 2011 in East Antarctica. The resulting snow accumulation partly offset recent ice loss from the ... full story
Atmosphere;
Water;
Weather;
Severe Weather

Atmospheric Rivers, Cloud-Creating Aerosol Particles, and California Reservoirs

Jan. 17, 2015 — In the midst of the California rainy season, scientists are embarking on a field campaign designed to improve the understanding of the natural and human-caused phenomena that determine when and how ... full story
Global Warming;
Climate;
Environmental Issues;
Weather

NASA, NOAA Find 2014 Warmest Year in Modern Record

Jan. 16, 2015 — The year 2014 ranks as Earth's warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists. The 10 warmest years in the ... full story
Earth Science;
Environmental Issues;
Climate;
Global Warming

NASA Satellite Set to Get the Dirt on Earth's Soil Moisture

Jan. 16, 2015 — A new NASA satellite that will peer into the topmost layer of Earth's soils to measure the hidden waters that influence our weather and climate is in final preparations for a Jan. 29 dawn launch ... full story
Weather;
Consumer Behavior;
Severe Weather;
Anger Management

In the Mood to Trade? Weather May Influence Institutional Investors' Stock Decisions

Jan. 15, 2015 — Weather changes may affect how institutional investors decide on stock plays, according to a new study. Their findings suggest sunny skies put professional investors more in a mood to buy, while ... full story
Weather;
Public Health;
Severe Weather;
Environmental Issues

Summer No Sweat for Aussies but Winter Freeze Fatal

Jan. 12, 2015 — Australians are more likely to die during unseasonably cold winters than hotter than average summers, research has found. The researchers analyzed temperature, humidity and mortality data from 1988 ... full story
Volcanoes;
Natural Disasters;
Climate;
Global Warming

Small Volcanic Eruptions Partly Explain 'Warming Hiatus'

Jan. 9, 2015 — The "warming hiatus" that has occurred over the last 15 years has been caused in part by small volcanic eruptions. Scientists have long known that volcanoes cool the atmosphere because of ... full story
Earth Science;
Satellites;
Geology;
Asteroids, Comets and Meteors

Deep Space Climate Observatory to Provide 'EPIC' Views of Earth

Jan. 7, 2015 — NASA has contributed two Earth science instruments for NOAA's space weather observing satellite called the Deep Space Climate Observatory or DSCOVR, set to launch in Jan., 2015. One of the ... full story
Severe Weather;
Storms;
Weather;
Atmosphere

Sudden Jump in a Storm's Lightning Might Warn a Supercell Is Forming

Jan. 7, 2015 — A sudden jump in the number of lightning strikes inside a garden-variety thunderstorm might soon give forecasters a new tool for predicting severe weather and issuing timely warnings, according to ... full story
Atmosphere;
Geomagnetic Storms;
Cosmic Rays;
Solar Flare

Electromagnetic Waves Linked to Particle Fallout in Earth's Atmosphere, New Study Finds

Jan. 5, 2015 — In a new study that sheds light on space weather's impact on Earth, researchers show for the first time that plasma waves buffeting the planet's radiation belts are responsible for ... full story
Forest;
Nature;
Trees;
Ecology

Muddy Forests, Shorter Winters Present Challenges for Loggers

Dec. 22, 2014 — The period of frozen ground has declined by an average of two or three weeks since 1948, research shows. During that time, wood harvests have shifted in years with more variability in freezing and ... full story
Weather;
Climate;
Severe Weather;
Global Warming

Average Temperature in Finland Has Risen by More Than Two Degrees

Dec. 22, 2014 — Over the past 166 years, the average temperature in Finland has risen by more than two degrees. During the observation period, the average increase was 0.14 degrees per decade, which is nearly twice ... full story
Storms;
Severe Weather;
Birds;
Tornadoes
Birds Sensed Severe Storms and Fled Before Tornado Outbreak

Dec. 18, 2014 — Golden-winged warblers apparently knew in advance that a storm that would spawn 84 confirmed tornadoes and kill at least 35 people last spring was coming, according to a new report. The birds left ... full story

More:
- Sensing Distant Tornadoes, Birds Flew the Coop: What Tipped Them Off?
Snow and Avalanches;
Floods;
Acid Rain;
Storms

Improving Forecasts for Rain-on-Snow Flooding

Dec. 18, 2014 — Researchers hope to better forecast the flood risk from a combination of heavy rains and melting snow, which are most of the worst West Coast floods. Many of the worst West Coast winter floods pack a ... full story
Wildfires;
Forest;
Natural Disasters;
Ecology

Even in Restored Forests, Extreme Weather Strongly Influences Wildfire's Impacts

Dec. 17, 2014 — A new study examined how the Rim Fire burned through forests with restored fire regimes in Yosemite National Park to determine whether they were as resistant to high-severity fire as many scientists ... full story
Environmental Issues;
Water;
Weather;
Sustainability

Top Weather Conditions That Amplify Lake Erie Algal Blooms Revealed

Dec. 17, 2014 — Of the many weather-related phenomena that can promote harmful algal blooms, a new study has revealed that one—the wind—is the most important. The finding suggests that environmental agencies ... full story
Global Warming;
Snow and Avalanches;
Ice Ages;
Climate

Glacier Beds Can Get Slipperier at Higher Sliding Speeds

Dec. 16, 2014 — Scientists have found that as a glacier's sliding speed increases, the bed beneath the glacier can grow slipperier. That laboratory finding could help researchers make better predictions of ... full story
Weather;
Severe Weather;
Hurricanes and Cyclones;
Storms

Hurricane-Forecast Satellites Will Keep Close Eyes on the Tropics

Dec. 16, 2014 — A set of eight hurricane-forecast satellites is expected to give deep insights into how and where storms suddenly intensify -- a little-understood process that's becoming more crucial to figure ... full story
Storms;
Severe Weather;
Geomagnetic Storms;
Weather

NASA's Fermi Mission Brings Deeper Focus to Thunderstorm Gamma Rays

Dec. 15, 2014 — Each day, thunderstorms around the world produce about a thousand quick bursts of gamma rays, some of the highest-energy light naturally found on Earth. By merging records of events seen by ... full story